Theft incidents reported at three separate Kildare train stations
The stolen items included bicycles and an e-scooter
A member of An Garda Síochána (AGS) has revealed that theft incidents were recently reported at three separate train stations in County Kildare.
Garda Sarah O’Sullivan outlined the crimes during a guest appearance on KFM, which took place yesterday (September 2 last).
According to Gda O’Sullivan, the stolen items included two bikes and an e-scooter.
She explained that the first incident took place at Leixlip Train Station on August 26 last, while the other two incidents took place at Maynooth Train Station and Sallins & Naas Train Station, both on August 28 last.
Gda O’Sullivan also issued some crime prevention advice for anyone with a bicycle or e-scooter:
- Spend a minimum of 10 per cent of bicycle / e-scooter costs on a chain or U-bike lock
- Lock the bicycle or e-scooter to an immovable object
- Photograph the serial numbers present on the bicycle or e-scooter
- If it is stolen, always report the theft to AGS
She concluded by urging anyone with information relating to these incidents to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300 and / or Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about the first theft, a spokesperson for AGS replied: “Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident of theft of an e-scooter in Leixlip, County Kildare on Wednesday, August 26 last that occurred between 9.40am and 8.20pm.”
As for the second theft, the same spokesperson responded: “Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident of theft of an bicycle in Naas, County Kildare that occurred between 12am on August 28 last and 12am on the 30th August 30 last.”
And as for the third theft, the same spokesperson had this to say: “Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident of theft of an bicycle in Maynooth, County Kildare that occurred between 1pm on August 28 last and 10.30am on August 29 last.”
The spokesperson also emphasised that investigations are ongoing in relation to all three cases.